Better Than Sex Fruit Salad is a popular dessert salad known for being sweet, creamy, and often served at potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings. Despite the playful name, it’s basically a rich fruit dessert made with whipped topping, pudding, and mixed fruit.
Ingredients (common version)
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can pineapple chunks or tidbits, drained
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1–2 cups grapes (red or green, halved if large)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk (for pudding)
- 1 container whipped topping
- Optional: shredded coconut, chopped pecans, or cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding by mixing the instant pudding powder with milk until thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping to make a creamy mixture.
- Add the drained fruit and gently mix.
- Chill for at least 1–2 hours so the flavors combine.
- Add toppings like coconut, nuts, or extra fruit before serving.
Tips for the best texture
- Drain canned fruit well to prevent a watery salad.
- Add bananas or apples only shortly before serving to reduce browning.
- Chill overnight for a richer flavor.
- Use fresh seasonal fruit to make it lighter and more colorful.
It’s similar in style to a creamy fruit fluff dessert, with a texture closer to mousse than a traditional fruit salad.
